[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guide-buying-property-sa":3},{"id":4,"uid":5,"site":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"body":10,"category":11,"tags":12,"meta_title":13,"meta_description":14,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":18,"created_at":19,"updated_at":20,"related":21,"breadcrumbs":57},6,"68b0fb33-3b5d-2158-16c2-61070373c9cf","deedsweb","buying-property-sa","Buying Property in South Africa — A Complete Guide","Everything you need to know about buying property in South Africa, from making an offer to registration at the deeds office.","\u003Ch2>The property buying process in South Africa\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Buying property in SA follows a well-defined process. Here's what happens from offer to ownership.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 1: Make an offer to purchase\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You sign an Offer to Purchase (OTP) with the seller. This is a binding contract once accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 2: Bond application\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you need a mortgage, apply through your bank or a bond originator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 3: Conveyancing\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>A conveyancing attorney handles the legal transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Step 4: Transfer and registration\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The attorney lodges the transfer documents at the relevant \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdeeds-offices\">deeds office\u003C\u002Fa>. Once the Registrar of Deeds is satisfied, the property is registered in your name.\u003C\u002Fp>","guides",null,"Buying Property in South Africa — Complete Guide","Step-by-step guide to buying property in South Africa. From offer to purchase through to deeds office registration.","HowTo","published",true,1,"2026-04-14 06:10:16","2026-04-16 05:25:37",[22,37,47],{"id":23,"uid":24,"site":25,"slug":26,"title":27,"excerpt":28,"body":29,"category":30,"tags":12,"meta_title":31,"meta_description":28,"schema_type":32,"status":16,"featured":33,"sort_order":34,"created_at":35,"updated_at":36},8,"bbdb1b7f-8064-ead6-8386-3c4bb0f205c3","deedscheck","what-is-a-title-deed","What is a Title Deed in South Africa?","A title deed is the official legal document that proves ownership of property in South Africa. Learn what it contains and why it matters.","\u003Cp>A title deed is the most important document in South African property law. It is the official record that proves who owns a specific piece of land or property.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What Does a Title Deed Contain?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Every title deed includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Property description\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the erf number, township, and extent (size) of the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Owner details\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the full name and identity number of the registered owner(s)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Transfer details\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the date the property was transferred and the deed number\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conditions\u003C\u002Fstrong> — any restrictions or conditions registered against the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bonds\u003C\u002Fstrong> — any mortgage bonds registered over the property\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Where Are Title Deeds Kept?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>All title deeds in South Africa are registered and stored at one of the 11 Deeds Registries across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to Get a Copy\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>You can obtain a copy of any title deed through a deeds search. DeedsCheck makes this process simple — search for any property and order a report.\u003C\u002Fp>","Guides","What is a Title Deed in South Africa? — DeedsCheck","Article",false,0,"2026-03-27 07:56:13","2026-04-16 07:58:04",{"id":38,"uid":39,"site":25,"slug":40,"title":41,"excerpt":42,"body":43,"category":30,"tags":12,"meta_title":44,"meta_description":42,"schema_type":32,"status":16,"featured":33,"sort_order":45,"created_at":46,"updated_at":36},10,"49199d9d-7e9c-0b3d-dfc2-cc7e9c7e3780","understanding-erf-numbers","Understanding Erf Numbers in South Africa","Every property in South Africa has a unique erf number. Here is what it means and how to find yours.","\u003Cp>An erf number is the unique identifier assigned to a piece of land in a proclaimed township in South Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What is an Erf?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The word \"erf\" comes from the Afrikaans word for a plot of land. In the deeds registry, every property within a township is assigned a sequential erf number.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How Erf Numbers Work\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf number is always linked to a township. For example, \"Erf 1960, Durbanville\" refers to a specific plot. The combination of erf number AND township makes it unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Where to Find Your Erf Number\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>On your title deed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>On your municipal rates account\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Through a DeedsCheck property search\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Portions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>When an erf is subdivided, each piece gets a portion number. Portion 0 refers to the original undivided erf.\u003C\u002Fp>","Understanding Erf Numbers in South Africa — DeedsCheck",2,"2026-03-29 07:56:13",{"id":48,"uid":49,"site":25,"slug":50,"title":51,"excerpt":52,"body":53,"category":30,"tags":12,"meta_title":54,"meta_description":52,"schema_type":32,"status":16,"featured":33,"sort_order":55,"created_at":56,"updated_at":36},12,"96a7ec3c-4f57-cdd6-7eaa-ac13d5a6cc39","property-transfer-process","Property Transfer Process in South Africa","When property changes hands, a formal transfer process takes place. Here is how it works.","\u003Cp>A property transfer is the legal process of changing ownership from one person to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Transfer Process\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sale agreement\u003C\u002Fstrong> — buyer and seller sign\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bond approval\u003C\u002Fstrong> — bank approves financing\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Conveyancer appointed\u003C\u002Fstrong> — attorney handles the transfer\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>FICA compliance\u003C\u002Fstrong> — identification documents\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lodging at Deeds Office\u003C\u002Fstrong> — documents lodged\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Registration\u003C\u002Fstrong> — transfer registered (2-3 weeks)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Costs\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Transfer costs include transfer duty, conveyancing fees, and Deeds Office fees.\u003C\u002Fp>","Property Transfer Process in South Africa — DeedsCheck",4,"2026-03-31 07:56:13",[58,61,63],{"label":59,"url":60},"Home","\u002F",{"label":30,"url":62},"\u002Fguides",{"label":8,"url":12}]